Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

About

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) will develop the theoretical knowledge and technical skills to enable you to work effectively as a construction management professional.

In doing so, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to meet the industry need for specialisation.

This program has been structured to develop your knowledge of the construction process in the wider social, environmental, regulatory, technical and economic contexts.

Structure

All courses listed may not be available each semester.

Year One of Program

Semester One: Complete the following Four (4) courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Introduction to Buildings 12 BUIL1232 Singapore Inst of Management
Valuations and Property Principles 12 OMGT2234 Singapore Inst of Management
Project Management Concepts 12 BUSM4166 Singapore Inst of Management
Communications for Built Environment Professionals 12 BUIL1236 Singapore Inst of Management

Semester Two: Complete the following Four (4) courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Introduction to Construction Processes 12 BUIL1233 Singapore Inst of Management
Property and Capital Markets 12 BUIL1234 Singapore Inst of Management
Techniques for Project Planning and Management 12 BUSM4167 Singapore Inst of Management
Managing for Sustainability 12 BUIL1235 Singapore Inst of Management
AND

Year Two of Program

Semester One: Complete the following Four (4) courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Building Measurement and Estimating 12 BUIL1238 Singapore Inst of Management
Building Science 12 BUIL1240 Singapore Inst of Management
Structures and Materials 1 12 BUIL1242 Singapore Inst of Management
Production Planning and Management 12 BUIL1244 Singapore Inst of Management

Semester Two: Complete the following Three (3) courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Construction Planning and Design 1 12 BUIL1246 Singapore Inst of Management
Introduction to Built Environment Law 12 BUIL1248 Singapore Inst of Management
Property Economics 12 BUIL1150 Singapore Inst of Management

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Three of Program

Semester One: Complete the following Three (3) courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Building Services 12 BUIL1129 Singapore Inst of Management
Construction Contract Law 12 BUIL1253 Singapore Inst of Management
Cost Planning and Tendering 12 BUIL1144 Singapore Inst of Management

Select and Complete One (1) course from any:

Semester Two: Complete the following Four (4) courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Construct Planning & Design 2 12 BUIL1257 Singapore Inst of Management
Construct Contract Administration 12 BUIL1261 Singapore Inst of Management
Structures and Materials 2 12 BUIL1259 Singapore Inst of Management
Management for Construction 12 BUIL1255 Singapore Inst of Management
AND

Year Four of Program

Semester One: Complete the following Three (3) courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Construction and Business Enterprise 12 BUIL1250 Singapore Inst of Management
Industrial Environment 12 BUIL1267 Singapore Inst of Management
Leadership and Teams 12 BUSM4307 Singapore Inst of Management

Select and Complete One (1) course from any:

Semester Two: Complete the following Four (4) courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Construction, Planning and Design 3 12 BUIL1263 Singapore Inst of Management
Construction Specialisation 12 BUIL1265 Singapore Inst of Management
Introduction to Property Development 12 MKTG1327 Singapore Inst of Management
Research Project 12 BUIL1222 Singapore Inst of Management

Entry requirements

International Students:

One of the following:

*IELTS - 6.5+ (no band less than 6.0)

*TOEFL - Paper Basd = 580+ (TWE 4.5+)

*TOEFL - Computer Based = 237+ (TWE 4.5+)

*REW - English for Academic Purposes Advanced Plus

Applicants will be granted 2.5 years time exemption from the Degree of Applied Science (Construction Management) if they possess one of the following Diplomas:

Singapore Polytechnic: Diploma in Building and Property Management; Diploma of Property Development and Facilities Management; Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying; Diploma in Building; Diploma in Civil and Structural Engineering; Diploma in Architecture; Diploma of Civil Engineering.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic: Diploma in Building and Real Estate Management; Diploma in Real Estate Business; Diploma in Technology (Building Services); Diploma in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Temasek Polytechnic: Diploma in Intelligent Building and Technology

B.C.A Academy: Diploma in Constrcution Engineering

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program you will have developed the knowledge and skills to enable best practice in construction management. As a construction management professional, you will be well equipped to practice across a variety of industry contexts from residential, commercial and industrial construction to civil, environmental and government projects. Specifically the program, through the core courses, will help you to develop the following program learning outcomes:

1 Determine and apply knowledge of complex construction management theory to your professional practice and/or further study 2 Professionally communicate to a range of audiences, demonstrating in depth knowledge of the discipline and of the needs of diverse construction management stakeholders 3 Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to analyse, synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge, and technical skills, to formulate evidenced based solutions to industry problems or issues 4 Utilise appropriate methods and techniques to design and /or execute a research based or professionally focused construction management project, demonstrating capacity for independent and collaborative learning, addressing real world industry issues 5 Collaborate effectively with others and demonstrate intellectual independence and autonomy to solve problems and/or address industry issues and imperatives 6 Critically examine and reflect on the profession , in local and/or global contexts, and question accepted interpretations and decision making

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